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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,031.22, 9,045.72 and 2,082.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,031.22, 9,045.72 and 2,082.47 is: 3,123.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,031.22 : 9,045.72 = 2,082.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,031.22/9,045.72 = 2,082.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,031.22x = 9,045.72 × 2,082.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,031.22x = 18,837,463.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,837,463.14/6,031.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,123.32

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